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Wordsluts

Wordsluts is like Oprah’s book club without the Oprah and with way more opinions. Long distance besties Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) talk you through what to read, what to leave on the shelf, and the books we are especially slutty for. We digress about queerness, pop culture, and our favorite tips from our therapists. Because what else are we going to do with our English degrees?

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01:08:39

Theatre Illuminata Part Two: Did You Not Remember I...

Wordsluts ·

2023/11/13

In this episode, Kyrie recaps the second book in the Theater Illuminata trilogy: Perchance to Dream. Accompany us on a journey through many wild magical scenarios, meeting new characters, and so many more critiques over a certain jealous pirate. Digressions include a brief update on our current reads and an appreciation for the cult classic: Jennifer's Body. Media Referenced: Boy Parts by Eliza Clark House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater Jennifer's

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01:39:29

Girl, It Shouldn’t Have Started

Wordsluts ·

2023/11/06

Kyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads and other media, then AJ dives into her most hated book of the year: It Ends With Us! Spurred by a mildly tipsy flight delay, AJ read It Ends With Us in an airport in August and has a lot to say about the form, structure, plot, characters, and more. Media referenced: The Boogeyman (Hulu) Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin When I’m Dead by Hannah

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01:25:21

Oh, the Babadook? That’s Just Our Little Guy

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/31

Kyrie and AJ chat about Halloween plans, the impending holiday season, and dive into their favorite fall/Halloween recommendations. AJ covers a few cozy recommendations for the non-horror fans among us, and then Kyrie dives into their favorite topics: history of horror literature, queerness in horror, and all of their favorite spooky recommendations. Books Discussed: The Chestnut Man by Soren Sviestrup Bunny by Mona Awad Dark Places by Gillian Flynn The Grownup by Gillian Flynn Uprooted by Naomi

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01:11:58

In Our Little Clams Era

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/23

Kyrie and AJ catch up on their recent reads, other media, and then dive into the history of memoirs and the memoirs that have made them feel big feelings. They talk about conflicting feelings on Jennette McCurdy’s recent memoir, and the sluts get vulnerable diving into Jenny Slate’s Little Weirds. Books from today’s episode: Untamed by Glennon Doyle The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Just Kids by Patti Smith Yes Please by Amy Poehler Over the Top by

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01:41:58

Nepo Baby Fitzwilliam Chalamet

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/16

Kyrie and AJ enjoy some adult beverages (we are over the age of 21, please drink responsibly) and dive into some classic novels: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. They giggle a lot and gossip about 19th century book characters even more.

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01:51:25

Theatre Illuminata Part One: Shut Yer Horny Gob

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/09

Kyrie (they/them) thoroughly explains to AJ (she/her) the first book in the Theater Illuminata trilogy: Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev. There will be a sorry attempt at pirate-speak, reliving childhood joy through word-magic, and lots of giggling over sexy love interests. Other topics include middle school cringe moments, doors that don’t work, and a madlib featuring a special guest.

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01:38:58

Vanishing Into Biscuit Land

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/05

AJ (she/her) dives into Casey McQuiston’s books, and explains to Kyrie (they/them) the plot of Red, White & Royal Blue (and the movie), One Last Stop, and I Kissed Shara Wheeler. Digressions include microtrends, Bill Clinton sex scenes, and reading updates. Sources: Casey McQuiston’s website For Casey McQuiston, the Message is in the Details Love Rides the Q Train in This Supernaturally Sweet Romance God Honoring Trauma Dumping by Casey McQuiston Spoiler Rankings: Level One - little to no

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02:00:18

Fellas, Is It Gay to Share Breath With Your Homies?

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/04

Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) talk about trending books they loved and hated. Booktok, forgive us as we slander Colleen Hoover and ramble about toxic femininity and much, much more. Content warnings: discussions of suicide, internet bullying, eating disorders, and drug abuse. Sources: In Defence of T.J. Klune Reddit post Ottessa Moshfegh’s Year of Death & Internet Clout Who are the femcels? “toxic” femininity: what’s up with girlbloggers, female manipulators, and femcels? Femcel Feminism

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01:26:28

I Largely Love Garbage

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/03

Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) discuss books they’re reading, books they had to read in high school, and rank the most popular YA series from their childhoods. Kyrie discusses Paranormal Activity as a feminist film, AJ sings the praises of garbage media, and digressions include dumb TikTok takes we hate and incredibly weird Thomas Jefferson fanart. This episode is largely spoiler free unless the book came out more than ten years ago. Books We Discussed: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Harry

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01:25:03

First Of All, Zootopia Fanfiction

Wordsluts ·

2023/10/02

Welcome to Wordsluts! Kyrie (they/them) and AJ (she/her) discuss their current reads, reading origin stories, and recent five-star books. They chat hydration tactics, queerbaiting, and so much more! This episode discusses many books but does not contain any spoilers beyond basic plot points. Books We Discussed: Uprooted by Naomi Novik Bones and All by Camille DeAngelis Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas Wide

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